The State Young Farmers executive board provides several scholarship opportunities for members of the Texas FFA Association. Thanks to the generosity of auction buyers at the State Young Farmers’ convention, the board offers three (5) $1000 and one (1) $2000 scholarships. The one $2000 scholarship is available to a student applying through the State FFA Scholarship application process. The other five $1000 scholarships are available to FFA members who attend a high school that also has a state-affiliated Young Farmer chapter. Use the resume’ format detailed below for submitting an application for these three scholarships.

Two changes made to TYF Scholarship Form from previous years.
1. Applicants are no longer required to submit 2 pictures and
2. On the Resume' - Social Security Number is not required, an Email Address is requested in its place.

1. Applicants must be a Texas resident and attend an accredited Texas university, college, or technical/trade school.

2. Applicants must be a member in good standing with the Texas FFA Association and eligible to compete for a Texas FFA Scholarship (see the Texas FFA Scholarship application for eligibility criteria).

3. A degree/certificate/licensure in the field of agriculture or life sciences will be given preference when qualifications are otherwise nearly equal.

4. Funds will be paid in one (1) lump sum directly to the appropriate university, college, or technical/trade school after the recipient has furnished proof of registration.

5. Applications must be submitted in resume’ format not narrative format. The use of the Texas FFA Scholarship application is not permissible.

6. Applications must be submitted on regular bond paper and typed or computer-generated. Do not use school or FFA chapter letterhead.

7. Applications are limited to a maximum of three (3) pages in length.

8. The chapter adviser must include a statement (not a reference letter) on a separate sheet of paper (school letterhead or FFA chapter letterhead) verifying applicant’s eligibility for application.

9. Do not include letters of application and/or reference letters.

10. A copy of the official transcript must accompany the application.

11. Applications must be postmarked on or before April 1 to be eligible for consideration. All applicants will be notified of the results during the week of April 20. Send Applications to: Bob Young, Attn: Texas Young Farmers Scholarship, 1990 T K Parkway, Axtell, TX 76624 (new address)

Download the resume’ application information at the bottom of this page.